TERM 1 | ISSUE 1
3 March 2019

Message from the CEO

I am excited to welcome the Class of 2019 to Australian Careers Business College. We are proud that you have chosen to join over 8,000 students who have come through our doors since 1996. We look forward to guiding you on your path to employment and higher education.

You are now beginning a transformational time in your life. Over the next 10 months you will build valuable career skills, gain hands-on industry experience, develop professional networks and make new friends. As you begin your studies, I would like to share a few keys to succeeding at ACBC.

First, always ask questions when you don’t know the answer to something. There is nothing wrong with asking for help – that’s how we learn and grow. Your trainers, Campus Manager and Careers Advisors are here to assist you.

Second, apply yourselves and give it all your effort. This includes planning ahead to ensure you take the time to study and avoid getting behind with assessments.

Third, get the right balance between studying, socialising and working. We all need balance to function properly, so determine how much time you will need for each area.

Remember that classroom learning and assignments are important throughout the year, but we will also take time to make friends, serve our communities and have fun at campus events.

Our aim at ACBC is to re-create the workplace environment so you can gain the skills employers need. Your study, in-class experiences and Work Placement are a solid foundation for building your careers. Employers seek our graduates because they have earned a reputation for having positive attitudes and sound knowledge, while presenting themselves professionally.

To our new students who joined us recently and students who returned after the summer break, we look forward to encouraging and supporting you to get the most out of your experience and watching you succeed during your time at ACBC.

We are also excited about new traineeships commencing this semester. Traineeships are an excellent way to gain career knowledge and a qualification while being employed.

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TERM 4 | ISSUE 10
21 December 2018

Message from the CEO

Congratulations to the Class of 2018 who were recognised at the ACBC Graduation Ceremony on 19 December.

It’s hard to match the feeling of pride I experience each year when I watch our students reach an important milestone on their career paths. It has been inspiring to watch our students grow so much in the past year as they built solid academic and career foundations. We have been pleased to see so many of our students making major progress towards their career goals.

We are grateful to everyone who made it possible for our students to achieve so much during their year at ACBC. Thank you to the parents and families of our students, our trainers, Careers Advisors and Student Services team, and our Work Placement hosts and community supporters.

Although it’s sad to see a wonderful group of young people leave us, we know it’s time for them to advance on their journeys. We look forward to welcoming a new group of eager students in 2019.

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TERM 4 | ISSUE 9
2 December 2018

Message from the CEO

The word ‘disruption’ is now used often to describe the turbulent environment that businesses operate in. A few years ago, business disruption was the rare exception, but it’s now a reality that companies face on a regular basis. The same is true of careers as globalisation and technology have increased the potential for rapid change.

Fortunately, there are things we can do to stay ahead of disruption. One way is to stay ahead of the curve. This means keeping up to date about what is going on in your industry and taking the steps to gain new skills and knowledge. For example, if new technology is being introduced into your field, taking the initiative to master it will put you ahead of the curve. This might include getting new certifications or qualifications.

Another way to stay ahead of disruption is to be resilient. If you lose a job due to disruption in your industry, don’t panic. Often a disruption is an opportunity to look for new opportunities in your current field or a related one where you can transfer your existing skills and knowledge. Resilience is connected to another crucial part of staying ahead of disruption – and that is to turn negatives into positives.

In careers as well as life, we have to be able to get back into the ring when we are disrupted. This requires looking for the positive and every challenging situation and learning from it.

To view the rest of the December 2018 Newsletter, click here

TERM 4 | ISSUE 8
6 November 2018

Message from the CEO

Change is in the air as we enter the final month of spring. Our students are seeing their hard work pay off by reaching their academic and career goals. Many have already been offered full-time roles after they graduate, while others have received early university offers.

This is also the time of year when many high school students are eagerly awaiting their HSC results and are not sure about their next steps. Regardless of the outcome of their HSC exams, they need to remember that there are many options available for continuing their education and starting a career.

Vocational education should not be viewed as the second-best choice, but a viable option that can open many doors. It gives students practical job skills that can make them productive from day one in their chosen career or be a stepping stone for university studies.

In addition, the hands-on Work Placement we offer enables our students to gain insights on what it’s like to work in their chosen field — plus they get the opportunity to make important industry contacts, giving them an advantage in launching their careers!

To view the rest of the November 2018 Newsletter, click here

TERM 4 | ISSUE 7
8 October 2018

Message from the CEO

It’s hard to believe that we are starting Term 4 — the home stretch. When I look back at our year to date, I am reminded of all the growth I have seen as our students have gone after their career and study goals. There have been challenges along the way but seeing so many students achieve remarkable things makes it all worthwhile.

Most students who are interested in furthering their education at university have now applied for the 2019 academic year. Others have already been offered full-time or part-time jobs through their outstanding efforts during Work Placement.

With between 5 and 10 weeks left for our diploma students — depending on their course — we now will see some real achievements. All the hard work they have put into studies and Work Placement is starting to pay off in the form of new opportunities.

It was a pleasure to welcome prospective students and trainees to our Open Day on October 3rd. Our guests had the opportunity to learn about their study, training and career options. Thank you to all who attended and our staff and students who assisted on the day.

To view the rest of the October 2018 Newsletter, click here.